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ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity: Online Self-Paced Training + Certification Exam

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ISC2 is offering Official ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Online Self-Paced Training + In-Person Certification Exam for Free when you follow the instructions below. After completing the exam, there is a $50 Annual Maintenance Fee to become a member and maintain ISC2 membership.

Thanks to community member SkydivingSteve for finding this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Go to the One Million Certified in Cybersecurity landing page and click Get Started
  2. Follow the prompts to create an ISC2 account or login
  3. Complete your ISC2 Candidate application form and select Certified in Cybersecurity as your certification of interest.
  4. Once the application is complete, you'll become an ISC2 Candidate. It's free to join and you'll gain access to Official ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Online Self-Paced Training and a code to register for the free certification exam. You will find your access on the Candidate Benefits page (must be logged in to access).
  5. Upon passing the exam, complete the application form and pay $50 Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF). Once completed you'll become a certified member of ISC2.

Exam Redemption Details (must log in to access):
  1. Visit https://my.isc2.org/s/ISC2-Pearson to create your exam account with Pearson VUE, global administrator of ISC2 exams.
  2. You will be prompted to affirm the accuracy of this information before submitting the form.
  3. Upon submission, your account will be created with Pearson VUE and you will be on their site.
  4. Click View Exams and select Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).
  5. Select your exam language and review the Exam Policies
  6. Choose your testing location and schedule your exam.
  7. Enter the code found on the Exam Instructions page (must be logged in to access - code updates regularly). Your total will automatically update to $0.
    • Code redeemable for one registration per person only. You must be an ISC2 Candidate to redeem the code. Once you're registered to sit for free using the promo code, all future CC registrations in your name must be purchased at cost. You may reschedule your exam appointment within 48 hours of your scheduled exam through Pearson VUE without the risk of forfeiting your free exam.

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  • A nice low-risk opportunity to earn a basic/entry certification in the cybersecurity field.
  • See the Benefits Page for a listing of ISC2 membership benefits (must be logged in to access).
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal and cybersecurity certification advice from Slickdeals members.

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Free Cybersecurity exam. However, after you pass the exam, there is a $50 annual maintenance fee to stay an ISC2 member.

ISC2 Pledges One Million FREE ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Courses and Exams
See yourself in cybersecurity? You don't need experience — just the passion and drive to enter a demanding and rewarding field, one that opens limitless opportunities worldwide.
As part of our commitment to help close the cybersecurity workforce gap and diversify those working in the field, ISC2 is offering FREE Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Online Self-Paced Training and exams to one million people.

Start Your Journey
To participate in the One Million Certified in Cybersecurity program, please follow these simple steps:
1. Create an account. [isc2.org] If you already have an ISC2 account, sign in [isc2.org].
2. Complete your ISC2 Candidate application form [isc2.org] and select Certified in Cybersecurity as your certification of interest.

Once the application is complete, you'll become an ISC2 Candidate. It's free to join and you'll gain access to Official ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Online Self-Paced Training and a code to register for the free certification exam. You will find your access on the Candidate Benefits [isc2.org] page.

Upon passing the exam, complete the application form and pay U.S. $50 Annual Maintenance Fee (AMF). Once completed you'll become a certified member of ISC2 – the world's largest association of certified cybersecurity professionals – with access to a broad range of professional development resources [isc2.org] to help you throughout your career.In order to meet every learner's needs, we're also offering two Certified in Cybersecurity training bundles with special extras. Explore all Certified in Cybersecurity training options.

https://www.isc2.org/landing/1mcc
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I mean, it certainly isn't at the CISSP level, but I think it's a path in to ISC2's ecosystem (and dues Wink). I will also add that once you're in the ISC2 network, connect with your local ISC2 chapter to network with some other CyberSec professionals - this is really valuable to land a job.

I believe ISC2 made the CC exam to parallel the CompTIA Sec+, but do not think it's on the same level.

I had a Sec+, have been working in CyberSec adjacent roles and sat this exam and passed, no problem - I thought it's free, so what's the worse that could happen. If I didn't pass, no money out of my pocket.

If you're looking for a CyberSec role, I think it would be a differentiator against someone that doesn't have any certification. Do NOT expect to land a role with just the knowledge from this exam. Add some scripting (github), some HackTheBox (or at least TryHackMe), some Microsoft/Cisco projects and include that if you're trying to pivot careers.
This is for the Certified in Cybersecurity exam. It looks super basic. I don't know how much if any weight this cert carries with employers.

Details on exam:
https://www.isc2.org/certificatio...am-outline
The only way you'll be good in a dedicated cyber sec position is if you have a strong culmination of the network and systems side, which comes with years of experience. You gotta know how things work to be able to dig even deeper into the cybersec side.

Don't be fooled by the kids going to college for a 4 year degree in cybersec, and then think they know more than the guys that have been in the IT field for years whom have been working with such systems that will get tested and know the ins and outs much better.

The Cybersec area is an oversold promise of goods to the younger generation, but it is an important area. Personally, I've always viewed it as a high specialization that sits above the network and systems side of IT. So it takes a strong foudation in IT to be successful imo.

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This is for the Certified in Cybersecurity exam. It looks super basic. I don't know how much if any weight this cert carries with employers.

Details on exam:
https://www.isc2.org/certificatio...am-outline
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I mean, it certainly isn't at the CISSP level, but I think it's a path in to ISC2's ecosystem (and dues Wink). I will also add that once you're in the ISC2 network, connect with your local ISC2 chapter to network with some other CyberSec professionals - this is really valuable to land a job.

I believe ISC2 made the CC exam to parallel the CompTIA Sec+, but do not think it's on the same level.

I had a Sec+, have been working in CyberSec adjacent roles and sat this exam and passed, no problem - I thought it's free, so what's the worse that could happen. If I didn't pass, no money out of my pocket.

If you're looking for a CyberSec role, I think it would be a differentiator against someone that doesn't have any certification. Do NOT expect to land a role with just the knowledge from this exam. Add some scripting (github), some HackTheBox (or at least TryHackMe), some Microsoft/Cisco projects and include that if you're trying to pivot careers.
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